Getting a Puppy

Overview

• The First 48 Hours with Your New Puppy
Bringing a new puppy into the house can be a chaotic and exciting moment for both you and the puppy. The first 48 hours with your new puppy can sometimes be overwhelming; this experience is a lot like bringing a new little toddler into your home for the first time. view more..
• Interacting With Your New Puppy
Puppies are delightful little bundles of joy, though they can also be almost uncontrollable little bundles of energy. Your new puppy is going to be testing boundaries at every turn, and your interactions with your new puppy will help your puppy to quickly learn appropriate and acceptable behavior. view more..
• First Weeks of a Puppy's Life are Critical
The first few weeks of a newborn puppy's life are crucial to its future development. What happens to a puppy during its first weeks can often determine whether a dog will lead a normal, healthy life or a life that is wrought with illness or behavioral problems. view more..

Facts

• Which Vaccines Does My Dog Need?
Vaccines contain viruses, bacteria, or other disease-causing organisms that have been killed or altered so that they can no longer cause disease. Newer vaccines may contain genetically engineered components derived from those disease agents. When given to an animal, vaccines will stimulate the body's immune system to form disease fighting cells and proteins (known as antibodies) to protect against the disease. view more..
• Non-Core Vaccines for Dogs
There are other non-core vaccines available to protect individual dogs deemed to be at risk for certain illnesses. view more..
• Options for Pet Identification
You are right to be concerned about proper identification should your dog or cat become lost. Nothing brings such a rush of angst more than the disappearance of a loved pet. view more..